Copy, Paste, and Cut in WPS on Android FAQ

Last updated:July 16, 2026

When using copy, paste, and cut in WPS on Android, common questions usually involve full rows or columns, formatting retention, and clipboard replacement; this FAQ covers 3 frequent questions.

FAQ

How do I cut an entire row or column?

  1. Long-press the row number or column label to select the full row or column.
  2. Choose Cut from the action menu.
  3. Go to the target location and paste it to complete the move.

How do I keep the original formatting after copying?

  1. Copy the original cell content first.
  2. Use the default Paste action in the target cell.
  3. Check whether both the content and the formatting were pasted.

When does copied content get replaced?

  1. Copied or cut content stays in a temporary clipboard state for later pasting.
  2. When you perform another copy or cut action, the previous clipboard content is replaced.
  3. If you need to reuse the same content several times, finish all needed pastes before copying something new.

Glossary

TermDefinition
Floating menuA quick action menu that appears after you long-press a cell and lets you run actions such as copy, paste, and cut.
Clipboard stateThe temporary state in which copied or cut content is kept before you paste it somewhere else.
Selection borderThe border around selected cells that you can drag to adjust the copy or cut range.